The Groom

Whether you’re planning a formal black-tie celebration, a laid-back outdoor ceremony or something in between, these 11 Irish stores combine craftsmanship, quality and style to help you dress for the occasion. Here’s where to shop for the best summer suiting this season.

Sport, laughter, freezing swims, and the calm before the biggest moment of the day, Ros from Couple Photography is bringing us behind the scenes and proving it’s not just the girls who have all the wedding morning fun! 

Focusing on hair, skin, and facial care can make a big difference without turning your lead-up to the big day into a full spa schedule. Whether you’re aiming for a fresh, polished look or just want to feel confident in your own skin, keeping your routine simple, consistent, and effective is key.

As winter 2025 approaches, suiting embraces a refined yet expressive vocabulary, with rustic colours, velvet tuxedos, and tweed suits taking centre stage. Today we’ve got all the style guidance your groom will need from multi-award-winning groom wear specialist, Dorian Black. 

Whether you’re a hands-on planner or you’re just showing up when told, there are still a few crucial things every groom should keep in mind before the Big Day. No matter your style, or how involved you are in the wedding planning, these three tips will help you show up with confidence and class.

This one’s for the seriously stylish grooms! 
There’s no better place to gather inspiration than our weekly Real Weddings. Today we’ve been having a look back at the gorgeous weddings we’ve shared this year to bring you five seriously stylish grooms. Whether your style is classic or alternative, you’ll be blown away with these stylish guys… 

The easiest way to finish off the grooms look is with a suave pair of shoes! Today we’ve got ten fabulous pairs from our great suit suppliers – check them out here. From lace up to slip ons, no matter his preference, we’ve got a great selection… 

The buttonhole is a tiny piece of art that will finish off the grooms look, they’re small but pack a punch! Usually created using flowers to match the bouquet, buttonholes can be finished in lots of different ways including twine for a rustic look, velvet for a touch of luxury and silk ribbon for the ultimate elegant feel. 

At Dorian Black, we specialize in curating the perfect fit for grooms and their groomsmen, ensuring everyone looks their best on this special day. Here are our top tips and advice for autumn weddings, with a focus on suiting and styling.

Summer wedding season 2024 is just about to kick off and today we’re having a look at what’s on trend for the guys, and it seems the classic and timeless tux is proving most popular. 

Today we hope to share tips on how to choose your wedding attire. The days of a simple black suit and tie are long gone, thankfully! These days grooms bring so much style and personality to the day, and it’s only right – it’s your day to shine too! 

These long and relaxing days between Christmas and New Year are the perfect time to begin your wedding day style inspiration, today it’s the turn of the stylish grooms. We can’t wait to see what you choose to wear on your special day – these five guys are a great place to begin your research! 

Today, we’re joined by Kevin who has assisted couples for years as they choose their perfect wedding suits at Dorian Black. Take a look at he shares with you his own wedding journey thus far and why he’s decided to get married outside of the usual summer months (setting aside the costs!). After reading, maybe you will consider tying the knot in the magical seasons of autumn, adorned in a classic tweed suit.

It’s not always budget friendly to purchase the guys the same shoes, but many suit suppliers now offer rental options, or they could be their thank you gift – a generous gesture and you win with fabulous grooms party footwear! Today we’ve got lots of super stylish footwear ideas to make sure your guys are looking great from the ground up! 

There’s nothing worse than trying to write your special speech but all you’re getting is a blank page and an empty mind! We definitely think it’s the opening lines that are the hardest, after that speak from the heart and you’ll be grand. But, those tricky opening words, should they be funny, sentimental or a mix of both?

A blue suit, in any shade, is a great summer choice for grooms who love effortless style. From lightweight linen to wool blends, the fabric and colour choices available are huge across Ireland. Today we’re sharing lots of boys in blue from our fabulous selection of grooms retailers.